Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

Match preview: Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat

The Atlanta Hawks will face the Miami Heat on 8th April 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs tightens up with less than 2 games left for every team in the regular season.

Miami has locked in the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference ahead of the playoffs and they might look to rest some of their start players to preserve them for the playoffs.

Atlanta on the other hand will be hungry to win this game as it will really help them to qualify for the play-in tournament as the 7th or the 8th seed in the East which gives them a big advantage.

The current record of both the teams:

• The Atlanta Hawks are currently having a record of 42-38 and are the 9th seed in the East
• The Miami Heat are currently having a record of 52-28 and is the 1st seed in the East

Injury Report

Hawks:

1. John Collins – Finger

Miami:

1. P.J. Tucker – Calf

Players to watch out for in Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat

• Trae Young – Hawks

He has once again elevated his game to the next level at the time when it matters the most, as the Hawks are pushing hard to make it to the playoffs after having a disappointing start to the season.

• Tyler Herro – Miami

With some starters subjected to being rested in this matchup, we can see Herro getting more minutes, which can lead to a big game from him.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Hawks are simply more hungry for this win than Miami, which is why we can see them winning here and strengthening their position for the play-in tournament.

Prediction:

• Atlanta Hawks to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.

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